Well, the first test of, possible, four pregnancy tests was Thursday October 22, 2009.
I went in for the 10 minute appointment.
It is amazing how much, on the clinic side, I do not know. They continue to act as though this is the intended mom's baby, and it is, but they forget that it is my pregnancy. I have not been pregnant this way before. I have been pregnant twice but both times it was all God and His natural way. This way, needing the doctors and many medicines to make it happen, leaves me with a lot of questions.
They called her and told her I was pregnant and what I am to do next. Shouldn't they tell me also????
The women that have been in this for a time, know what is needed and when and how. Just like the time I went to learn about my first medicine, when the nurse explained to the intended mother "this is the same protocal as last time", possibly not realizing that this is the first time for me. I have never had no "Protocal" for getting pregnant other than "Baby Dancing". I need to know what to do so that I don't mess this up. I need to know why and when I am doing things. I need to know when I can start doing the things I used to. There are restictions on my physical activities, low excercise...
I just need the clinic to include me in the information. Am I asking to much????
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Embryo Transfer
Yesterday was the day!
Yesterday was a day of events. It was pouring down rain and traffic moved at 45 MPH on the intestate that normally runs around 70 MPH. I was ealry and had already drank 96 oz. of water to insure a FULL bladder. The intended nother was a couple of minutes early.
We were lead into a room connected to the lab where the embryo had be kept for several months. I, of course, had the honor of "disrobing" from the waist down. While while in the rest/undressing room I overheard that there was a problem with some of the paperwork. AAAHHH! "If we can't resolve this the transfer can't happen." Here I was half undressed, having been on several medicines, some for a month, tested physically and metally, signed away my rights, and now this might not happed.
The clinic decided they would move ahead. They fixed it and the transfer could go forward.
The procedure was flawless. The embryo perfect and my uterus "pretty" and one the the best they had seen in a long time. I got to see the transfer on the screen, with the translation by the ultrasound tech. It lasted all of a few minutes and after five minutes of laying still I was allowed to use the restroom for what it was intended and put my clothes back on. I was given instructions to "take it easy" for the next ten days until the pregnancy test and we know if it stuck.
I was told I cannot pee, cough, sneeze or laugh the emryo out. That of course did not stop the panic attack I had last night. But, after a good nights sleep I feel better. I am a little light headed this morning, but will blame it on change in medicines, and that changing my hormones.
Please pray for these nest two weeks to go quickly and blessed.
Yesterday was a day of events. It was pouring down rain and traffic moved at 45 MPH on the intestate that normally runs around 70 MPH. I was ealry and had already drank 96 oz. of water to insure a FULL bladder. The intended nother was a couple of minutes early.
We were lead into a room connected to the lab where the embryo had be kept for several months. I, of course, had the honor of "disrobing" from the waist down. While while in the rest/undressing room I overheard that there was a problem with some of the paperwork. AAAHHH! "If we can't resolve this the transfer can't happen." Here I was half undressed, having been on several medicines, some for a month, tested physically and metally, signed away my rights, and now this might not happed.
The clinic decided they would move ahead. They fixed it and the transfer could go forward.
The procedure was flawless. The embryo perfect and my uterus "pretty" and one the the best they had seen in a long time. I got to see the transfer on the screen, with the translation by the ultrasound tech. It lasted all of a few minutes and after five minutes of laying still I was allowed to use the restroom for what it was intended and put my clothes back on. I was given instructions to "take it easy" for the next ten days until the pregnancy test and we know if it stuck.
I was told I cannot pee, cough, sneeze or laugh the emryo out. That of course did not stop the panic attack I had last night. But, after a good nights sleep I feel better. I am a little light headed this morning, but will blame it on change in medicines, and that changing my hormones.
Please pray for these nest two weeks to go quickly and blessed.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
DOC 1 is Tomorrow
I start new medicines tomorrow.
Remember when I posted that the medicines alone will require their own blog. This is it.
DOC 1 through DOC 5
Lupro 5 units
Estrace 1 tablet twice a day
1 81mg Asprin
DOC 6 through DOC 9
Lupron 5 units
Estrace 2 tablets twice a day
1 81mg Asprin
DOC 10 through DOC 14
Lupron 5 units
Estrace 2 tablets three times a day
181mg Asprin
DOC 15 through 19
Lupron 5 units
Estrace 2 tablets twice a day
1 81mg Asprin
Doxycycline 1 tablet twice a day
Progesterone 50mg IM
Medrol 16mg once daily
DOC 20 Embryo Transfer
Estrace 2 tablets twice a day1 81mg Asprin
Progesterone 50MG IM
DOC 21 until pregnancy test
Estace 1 tablet twice a day
Progesterone 50mg IM
The Estrace and Progesterone will continue I do not know at what dosage or frequency. I find that out when I test positive.
Keep Praying.
Remember when I posted that the medicines alone will require their own blog. This is it.
DOC 1 through DOC 5
Lupro 5 units
Estrace 1 tablet twice a day
1 81mg Asprin
DOC 6 through DOC 9
Lupron 5 units
Estrace 2 tablets twice a day
1 81mg Asprin
DOC 10 through DOC 14
Lupron 5 units
Estrace 2 tablets three times a day
181mg Asprin
DOC 15 through 19
Lupron 5 units
Estrace 2 tablets twice a day
1 81mg Asprin
Doxycycline 1 tablet twice a day
Progesterone 50mg IM
Medrol 16mg once daily
DOC 20 Embryo Transfer
Estrace 2 tablets twice a day1 81mg Asprin
Progesterone 50MG IM
DOC 21 until pregnancy test
Estace 1 tablet twice a day
Progesterone 50mg IM
The Estrace and Progesterone will continue I do not know at what dosage or frequency. I find that out when I test positive.
Keep Praying.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Contract WOES!
I do not know where to start, what to say.
This contract part of the surrogacy is not going as I hoped. In reading it there are a lot of things that need to be fixed. I am certain some of it has to do with me assuming that since I am doing this as a "gift" and not a "job" that the intended parents would be as generous and concerned about my well-being as I am about theirs. I am understanding more each day why people go through an agency or do this for family members only. I thought that since "payment" was not involved that this would be easier. I was wrong!
I have tried to help cut costs for the intended parents anywhere I can. I had the blood test done by my Dr instead of the IVF clinic saving them more than $2000.00, I agreed to not have my own lawyer (thinking that theirs would be for both parties) since they would have been responsible to pay for mine independently, this made the contract solely in their favor. I am learning a lot! I cannot seem to get the intended father to understand that I cannot go without pay if I am ordered to "bed rest", and will need to have lost wages guaranteed, that Life Insurance is for more than paying for a funeral.
I know that God will take care of it all. I have a problem with my humanness wanting it to go differently, now. It feels as though my value in their eyes is less than, instead of equal. I have been on the first medicine for almost a week now, the intended mother assured the clinic that a contract wold be in place before I started. I believed that this lawyer was representing both sides, so it would be "FAIR", "EQUAL", so this would be done faster. The contract was late, now there are "issues" with it, and here I am on a drug possibly for no reason. I am praying.
Please pray.
This contract part of the surrogacy is not going as I hoped. In reading it there are a lot of things that need to be fixed. I am certain some of it has to do with me assuming that since I am doing this as a "gift" and not a "job" that the intended parents would be as generous and concerned about my well-being as I am about theirs. I am understanding more each day why people go through an agency or do this for family members only. I thought that since "payment" was not involved that this would be easier. I was wrong!
I have tried to help cut costs for the intended parents anywhere I can. I had the blood test done by my Dr instead of the IVF clinic saving them more than $2000.00, I agreed to not have my own lawyer (thinking that theirs would be for both parties) since they would have been responsible to pay for mine independently, this made the contract solely in their favor. I am learning a lot! I cannot seem to get the intended father to understand that I cannot go without pay if I am ordered to "bed rest", and will need to have lost wages guaranteed, that Life Insurance is for more than paying for a funeral.
I know that God will take care of it all. I have a problem with my humanness wanting it to go differently, now. It feels as though my value in their eyes is less than, instead of equal. I have been on the first medicine for almost a week now, the intended mother assured the clinic that a contract wold be in place before I started. I believed that this lawyer was representing both sides, so it would be "FAIR", "EQUAL", so this would be done faster. The contract was late, now there are "issues" with it, and here I am on a drug possibly for no reason. I am praying.
Please pray.
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